Venture back to the 1700’s, in modern day territories that spanned from Massachusetts, all the way to Maryland, and you will find the early settlers from England that heavily occupied these areas. What is interesting, however, is that these settlers- voyagers from the same land- evolved into two completely different societies. Everything from religion, social class, and political philosophies were different- all possibly rooted in their allegiance to the Crown back home. To the North, or New England Colonies, the settlers occupied Massachusetts Bay Colony, Plymouth, Rhode Island, New Haven, and Connecticut. And to the South, or Chesapeake Region, the settlers occupied Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty; the “how and why” these two regions were so different. First thing is first. Chesapeake settlers had a majority allegiance to England’s values. These people, by and large, represented the English establishment back home. So, what does this mean? Well, that …show more content…
Fertile soil is what allowed for capitalistic and profit driven establishments, as well as the ability to send some of that wealth back to England. Arthur Barlow, Captain of an expedition crew who was sent to find a location of suitable land for colonization writes in his report known as the Report on Roanoke, 1584 “The earth bringeth foorth all things in aboundance, as in the first creation, without toile or labour . . . the most plentifull, sweete, fruitfull, and wholesome [soil] of all the world.” Additionally, a healthy water supply, vast forests and natural ports provided healthy plantations to churn out many profitable crops, such as tobacco. Since profit was the main reason for colonization of the Chesapeake colonies, there was a larger percentage of men and the interests in families and education were not as